Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

This is a condition that occurs in women who make too much of the androgen (male-like) hormones. It occurs in about 5 to 10% of all women. Some of the features of PCOS include: multiple cysts on the ovaries, excess body hair, severe acne, abdominal obesity, abnormal or lack of periods, and infertility. Women with PCOS are also at increased risk for type 2 diabetes.

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